Your San Marco fencing club is NOT what you expect

Duuuval on the wire — biggest city you've been sleeping on.

Okay so, here's what people don't get about Jax: we're constantly growing, always adding something new. But sometimes, what's new is just... unexpected. Y'all know San Marco, right? Beautiful historic homes, those cute boutiques and restaurants around the Square, maybe a stop at the Balis Community Park. It's got that refined vibe. So imagine my surprise when I see one of the biggest commercial permits issued is for a *fencing club* moving into the neighborhood. Not a gym, not a yoga studio, but a full-on, swords-and-masks fencing club. It's coming to San Marco, and I gotta tell you, it caught me off guard in the best way.

### Fencing in San Marco? Really?

Here's the deal: this isn't some tiny little side hustle. The Jacksonville Fencing Club is getting a permit for commercial renovations that makes it one of the largest job costs in recent development. That means they're serious about this new spot. For a city our size, with our military roots, you'd think we'd have more of these niche sports, but fencing? In San Marco? It's like something out of a movie, not something you usually see popping up next to a Bold Bean Coffee shop. It’s a reminder that Jacksonville isn't just about the beaches or the Jaguars; there's a whole lot more happening under the surface.

* **Unexpected Growth:** This isn't your typical retail or restaurant news; it shows the diverse development happening.

* **San Marco Vibe:** It adds a unique, almost European flair to an already charming neighborhood.

* **Community Impact:** Could this bring new families and residents to the area looking for unique activities?

For folks living in Jacksonville, especially around San Marco, this is a fun little curveball. It's another example of how our city is quietly diversifying and adding layers you might not expect. Who knows, maybe the next Olympic fencer is going to get their start right there in Duval. It certainly makes you wonder what else is bubbling up in those permits.

Brianna Coates, Duuuval on the wire. Y'all need to hear Keith and the crew break down this weirdness every morning, catch it live at mornings.live.